Sara Campbell

Sara Campbell Grand Opening Event! Thursday, March 1st 5:00 - 8:00 pm 53 South Street, Hingham, MA 781.749.4792 www.saracampbell.com Come celebrate Sara Campbell LTD's new location on the South Shore! Drop in for a glass of wine, meet Sara, and shop their Spring Collection guilt- free, as 15% of your purchase will benefit the Friends of Mel Foundation!

Here's Johnny!

I had the good fortune of being featured on one of John's programs two Spring seasons past. I hope to return again. Check him out. Funny and interesting.

After much thought and some change to programming...

www.italk85.com returns tomorrow morning at 7 AM.

Hope you'll tune in each week?

Thank you,

John Frassica

Gifted

Oh how I love gifts! "A" gifted me with two Alex and Ani bracelets - sterling bangles with charms attached. Lovely little treats. You can stack them alone or mix them stacked into other designer bangles. "J" is Mom to "A" and works for De Scenza Diamonds Jewelers in Framingham so visit the collection there or on line at www.alexandani.com

I am so lucky to have such nice girl friends!

Alex and Ani Headquarters | 115 Pettaconsett Avenue | Cranston | RI | 02920

Knit gnat

I know ladies and gents caring for knits is a wee bit of work. Making sure everything stays away from the moths is one area of concern but right now in season while you all are wearing your knits remember to pill remove.

Organic fibers, soft yarns, cashmere and merino PILL. That is the reality of the situation. The more natural and soft the fiber the more pilling. This is not an issue if you defuzz.

There are a number of good battery powered pill removers found at Brookstone and at The Container Store. You can also acquire a stone similar to a pumice and de-pill using that or a fine-tooth comb will do the trick.

Go gently you only want to catch any and all pills with out harming the rest of the yarn.

I typically do not clean my wool sweater every time I wear them. First, I always layer so that the wool is not directly against my skin. This prevents any sweat or deodorant stains. Second, I always air out my sweaters, I have a screened in porch and I hang them out after I wear them. I spray them with a Lavender Linen spray and only dry clean them once or twice per season.

I do find that for wools dry cleaning may be better than hand washing. It seems to reduce some of the pilling. I know there is a trade off between the cost and chemicals of dry cleaning vs. hand washing so that is the reason I do try to only clean them once or twice per season.

To drape or not to drape

Fall brought a full range of draped tunic styles into the stores.

Eileen Fisher was right there in that fall season trend.

Leading this for Spring 2012 we have softer, lighter fabrics with the draped neck tunic style continuing.

For my figure it is very flattering, showcases my neckline and hides my belly/middle. It also plays as a nice light layer in our fabrics being offered in resort and spring. I love the floating of it at the neck and the looseness at the tummy.

If you want to try something new this may be an easy change to pair under a blazer for work, under a cropped cardigan or just solo paired over a wide leg pant option with some great neck candy.